Issues with file manager on Linux
Issues with file manager on Linux
I've been using PopOS for some time now, and KDE is the desktop environment I prefer most. I don't like Gnome, nor do I care about Cosmic or any of the gnome applications. The Dolphin manager in KDE works well for me, though it can be a bit annoying when files open in Firefox or from browser locations. I'm hoping someone can help me find a solution so that whenever the file manager is needed, it always opens Dolphin and nothing else.
I don’t understand what’s needed here. It seems the instructions are unclear. The device won’t open with KDE, and you need to switch to PopOS for the app to work.
The issue stems from POP OS being built on Gnome, which doesn’t integrate smoothly with other environments. The optimal approach is to reset the drive and switch to KDENeon as your operating system. Similar to Pop OS, it’s another version of Ubuntu. Before proceeding, test it by booting from a USB stick for a few days to see if it suits your hardware. Keep in mind that reformatting will erase all settings, apps, files, and media—only save what you need elsewhere. The problem arises because Firefox is using Pop’s default settings instead of your Desktop’s preferences.
Firefox runs as a GTK app with a GTK File Dialog. Consider using xdg-desktop-portal for alternatives. Install necessary packages and set environment variables to enable the portal feature, then restart the system.
I’ve checked out some tutorials about KDE Neon, but it doesn’t really stand out to me. In reality, it’s not a major concern for me since this particular problem isn’t critical. However, if possible, I’d like to improve it. For my current setup, which is all about gaming, PopOS has proven to be the best fit. I also experimented with Fedora and Nobara, but they caused occasional problems that didn’t resolve easily. After testing Arch Linux for a few days, it felt interesting but I’m not yet ready to maximize its potential. I played around with Manjaro too, finding it decent, though Steam tinker tools worked smoothly only on PopOS. I also tried SteamOS out of curiosity, but it didn’t impress much. I think I’ll keep PopOS for now, but Arch distros seem appealing based on what I’ve seen. I’ve also watched EndeavourOS videos and might want to explore that one next.
It's Ubuntu LTS with KDE Plasma upheld by the KDE Plasma Team. That's the core benefit. GTK programs that work with xdg-desktop-portal should utilize KDE elements such as the file picker. Firefox is one example, https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/firefox...ntegration This might have been misinterpreted, but the information remains helpful. Make dolphin your default xdg mime association for directories. Go to your GNOME session and adjust the default applications to match your choices. If you're using GNOME, this should influence GTK applications in your KDE environment. As of now, October 16, 2022, edited by Nayr438. Incorrect mime association for xdg-open.
I completed everything and found that saving a file brings up Dolphin, but opening it from the browser still launches the gnome file manager. It seems I’ll have to accept this setup. After trying EndeavourOS, I ended up back on my PopOS drive and wish I could stay with an Arch-based distribution, though I’m struggling to get the steamtinkerlaunch tools to function properly across any Arch OS I test. I appreciate using trainers in certain games because they really speed things up, especially when you’d otherwise spend hours grinding.
It's available on the AUR at the provided link. You can clone it and install it using `makepkg`. Alternatively, use a package manager like yay or yum with the AUR helper.